Minn Kota Endura C2 40 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor (36" Shaft)

Rather than settle for the 30 pounds of thrust model, I sprang for the 40, and am so glad I did. We initially purchased this for the Seahawk II inflatable, but the lake authority did not allow inflatables on the lake! So, we ended up renting a row boat, and installing our motor on it. This motor allowed us to putter all over the lake for a good hour and a half, and battled the strong wind and current just fine. It's extremely quiet, and works very, very well. Solid construction. Easily adjusted for depth, great quick release latch to tilt the motor up. It's just a great product. Extremely pleased with this purchase. Five gears and easy grip handle. My five year old was able to control this motor just fine, and had a blast puttering around the lake. We even hit some deep weed beds, but the motor chewed through those without trouble, and we reversed right out of that mess. It's fairly light to carry too, so trudging it down to the shore or dock is no problem. You won't regret getting this motor. Just keep in mind it's an electric trolling motor, not a gas-powered outboard. For what it is, it's very powerful and quiet. But you won't be water skiing with it.

Bought this minnkota for my vacation at the cottage. Amazing, quiet, quick and easy to use. I taught my son how to drive a boat using this motor. It was perfect. And, you can have a conversation while using this engine. So quiet.

Very glad I opted for the 40lb instead of the 30lb... the 40lb is able to push my 12' aluminum boat across the lake fast enough to get me where I need to go on its highest speed and is also able to keep me trolling all day long at lower speeds. I've only had it for about 2 months now and have only taken it out maybe fifteen times, but it seams like a solid product and have not had any issues so far. All speeds have been useful and I've really appreciated having the reverse speeds at times as well. Product feels very durable and should last me a long time. I also love that I don't need to keep buying gas each time I want to take my boat out trolling... just attach to a battery and go... then recharge the battery til next trip. Very cost efficient.

Arrived really fast. Used only three times so far and it is a wonderful little motor. (40 thrust)

great product. I ordered it and sadly it sat in the box for 29 days as I was waiting to use it and build my motor mount. I finally got it out for memorial day weekend, and it worked like a charm. Easily carted me and 2 other buddies (full 30 year adults) around for about 6 hours on the lake. I purchased this along with the Minn Kota motor power center, and we only used half battery. I was worried in some areas as I kept hitting rocks, or getting stuck in mud, but this motor was a beast and plowed right through everything. It does vibrate a bit on top speed, but I have never had a trolling motor before so I hope this is normal Unfortunately, upon coming back from my fishing trip, which was at 34 days of purchase, the Endura C2 55lb thrust motor went on sale for $5 measly more then what I paid for this 40lb, and amazon would not allow me to return. Id get the 55lb just to have it, but the 40 lb is more then plenty for a 12 foot V bottom boat with 3 30 year old adults, a coolor and plenty of fishing equipment.